Japan Overhauls Self-Defense Plan
- 11 months ago
Japan has decided to hike its defense budget by more than 25%, following a major overhaul of its pacifist defense strategy. Some say this was conceived with a Taiwan contingency in mind.
On Zoom In Zoom Out, TaiwanPlus speaks with Ken Jimbo, professor at the Faculty of Policy Management at Keio University. We find out how Japan's new policy is changing perceptions of the country's role in regional security.
On Zoom In Zoom Out, TaiwanPlus speaks with Ken Jimbo, professor at the Faculty of Policy Management at Keio University. We find out how Japan's new policy is changing perceptions of the country's role in regional security.